2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject reveal the world's top performing universities

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Architecture and the Built Environment at the University of Sydney retains the number one spot in Australia for the second year and moves up two places to 15th globally, following the release of 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

The Design Modelling and Fabrication Lab in the School of Architecture, Design and Planning provides a unique, cutting-edge teaching and research lab for staff and students.

Regarded as the most comprehensive global comparison of universities on individual subjects, the prestigious rankings reaffirm the University of Sydney’s position as a global leader in research and education.

“We are devoted to addressing society’s big problems and opportunities in architecture and the built environment through our research, and shaping graduates that will lead our profession in this rapidly-changing world. We are in great shape for celebrating the school’s centenary in 2018,” said Professor Redmond.

The 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject evaluated 46 disciplines - highlighting the world’s top-performing universities in each academic area. The annual rankings score universities around the world on their academic and employer reputations, citations per paper and their H-index*, which is based on the institution’s most cited papers and the number of citations that the institution receives in other publications in a given subject.

In addition to Architecture/Built Environment, the University of Sydney ranked number one in medicine, English language and literature, anatomy and physiology, veterinary sciences and sports-related subjects, for which the University placed number one in the world. Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Garton said the results are outstanding and cements the University of Sydney in the top one per cent of universities world-wide.

“The breadth and depth of disciplines at the University of Sydney is unparalleled in Australia and we are proud that so many have been recognised for their quality internationally.

“We aspire to be the best education and research institution in Australia and among the best in the world. Sydney is home to some of the world’s best and brightest students and researchers,” said Professor Garton.